barack obama would not be president of the united states of america. we must remember those who labor for wages. we must or member those -- we must remember those who served and died wearing the uniform of a nation that they cared so much about but did not reciprocate that emotion in equal measure. each of these brave men and women displayed a profound love of country that must always be appreciated. it is to these people that we owe the greatest debt. americans of all races, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientation, and background will risk everything in order for their fellow citizens and their children to truly be free. it is to them we must all say in the most profound of ways, thank you. it is to them i dedicate my words this morning and it is in their honor i pledge my continuing service in the hope that it might pay to worry the -- pay worthy tribute to their sacrifices. today the services far more about -- is more than -- is far more than about reflecting on our pasts. it is about shaping the future we will undoubtedly share. a future that pres